N.L. doctor not alone in spreading COVID-19 misinformation, says national association
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- The Canadian Medical Association says a Newfoundland and Labrador doctor sanctioned by his professional order for encouraging people to disobey health orders is among a larger cohort of Canadian doctors spreading COVID-19 misinformation. Instances of doctors spreading falsehoods about COVID-19 are limited but social media platforms provide them a wide audience when it does happen, Anick Losier, spokeswoman for the Canadian Medical Association, said Thursday. Dr. Ann Collins, president of the association, says the spread of misinformation during times of crisis is no...